Add 4/50 and 7/4
1st number: 4/50, 2nd number: 1 3/4
4/50 + 7/4 is 183/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 4 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
4/50 = 4 × 2/50 × 2 = 8/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
7/4 = 7 × 25/4 × 25 = 175/100 - Add the two like fractions:
8/100 + 175/100 = 8 + 175/100 = 183/100 - So, 4/50 + 7/4 = 183/100
In mixed form: 183/100
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